Instead, the fawn -- normally born in May and June -- is well cared for by its mother. However, the doe will rarely be found near her fawn for the first few weeks of its life because her presence may attract predators.

During the first five days of their lives, fawns remain perfectly still, even to the point of allowing people to come close or handle them. But a fawn should never be handled unless a dead doe is found nearby or the fawn calls out in distress for more than 24 hours.